Very thin mouthfeel for a BB Stout. FourteenFourteen really reminds me of a BB "Old Ale" (similar to Adam From the Wood) with dark fruit and caramel notes. Lingering bitterness on the aftertaste - barrel char/coffee. Very nice beer that has probably seen better days. I would definitely drink this again if I had another one. (459 characters)

Some nice barrel notes on the nose: caramel, tobacco, some char, coconut, and some spicy barrel notes.

Tastes follow suit with plenty of oak from the barrel and the finish lingers much like a spirit. Lots of alcohol feel on the finish, which is surprising after this much time.

Feel is really the downfall of the beer. Too thin to really support all the interesting things happening in this beer. I know the thin mouthfeel of some CW beers has been beaten to death, but it's palpable, when drinking this, how it detracts from this beer for me.

I got to try this both 2 and 3 year aged. This beer has a special smoothness that only certain beers (like 2013 Black Gold) that take it over the top. Nothing unexpected or different, just a perfect BA stout. (210 characters)

Boozy and a bit oxidized at this point. The thin body actually works well with this treatment. There's a slight spice from the barrel. It certainly has a warming quality when drinking. I'd drink this soon if you have it. I don't think this beer is improving. (258 characters)

22oz - NYC bottle share with mdfb79. Thanks to mid for this gem!12/12/13 – Served in a Duvel tulip glassAged 1+ years

A: Dark oily black body with a soft glazing. Reddened at the edge it is dark chocolate looking at times. Thin oatmeal colored rim gives out to a halo almost instantly. Some minor alcohol leggings and large formatted dots of gentle stick.

T: Tastes of Bourbon spice, chocolate malts, roast grains, vanilla, caramel, dark fruits, and charred wood. I get some subtle nuances of marshmallow and toasted coconut as well which is pretty awesome. Slightly sweetened by charred sugars with lots of grain alcohol noted; this one has some barrel heat. There is a moderate to low amount of bitterness to the beer and a dash of earthy minerals layered in. Very delicious with big Bourbon flavor and barely mellowed at this point.

M: Heavier body but only slightly viscous. Has a very manageable consistency with an even carbonation. Fairly hot on the palate with some mild bitterness. Finishes relatively clean with some more ABV warmth.

D: A very nice sipper. Glad to have finally shared this one. It is very bourbon forward if that is your thing and still relatively hot. Slightly more aggressive than Bourbon County and a little rougher in that regards. As in not as smooth. Great flavors however this one should go another year or two then I think you will hit perfection. Would love to get my hands on the 15.

There is now one less of these bottles in existence. (1,778 characters)

From 12/12/13 notes. Huge thanks to Nugganooch for sharing this one; thanks Dane! Big want of mine. Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a snifter.

a - Pours a deep brown, almost black color, with one inch of off white head and low carbonation evident. Looks very nice, like a big stout.

s - Smells of sweet bourbon, oak, milk chocolate, roasted malts, sweet cocoa and chocolate, toasted notes, and alcohol. Smell has a ton of bourbon and chocolate to it, and definitely smells strong. A bit hot but I like it.

t - Tastes of milk chocolate, sweet bourbon, vanilla, roasted malts, light coffee, coconut, cream, toasted malts, and burnt malts. Taste again is very strong with a lot of bourbon. I like the nose a bit better.

m - Light to medium body and low carbonation. A bit thin in the body and some alcohol heat.

o - Overall a good BA double stout, though I was slightly disappointed. I was surprised how strong this one tasted and while I liked it, I like hot beers so if a beer is very bourbon forward and well made, I still enjoy it. I could see someone who doesn't like such a strong bourbon presence not liking this one as much. Body is a bit thin. A good beer but if I had another bottle I'd recommend sitting on it for a while. (1,236 characters)

22 oz brown glass bottle with classy label art and unbranded pry-off pressure cap served into an Odell stem-tulip in me friend's gaff in high altitude Fort Collins, CO. Reviewed live. Expectations are sky high given the brewery and style. Reviewed as a barrel aged imperial stout as the label identifies it as such.

Served cold - straight from the fridge - and allowed to warm over the course of consumption. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.

A: No bubble show forms as it's poured.

Pours a quarter finger wide head of lovely khaki colour. Nice cream and thickness. Retention is awful - maybe 20 seconds at best. No lacing clings to the sides of the glass as the head recedes.

Body colour is a predictable opaque solid black. Jet black. Sleek.

Looks good for an imperial stout, but I do want more from the head. Not unique or special, but I'm really looking forward to trying it. No egregious flaws here.

Alcohol presence is noticeable but light. No yeast character or hops are detectable. I'm looking forward to trying it.

T: Marshmallow, seamlessly integrated caramel, light faint burnt character, dark malts, chocolate malts, dark chocolate (without any bitterness), and cream. Both my companion and I would like more chocolate from it. It's got impressive depth. Nicely complex and subtle, even intricate. I could also use far more of the bourbon barrel notes; there is some faint vanilla and light oak - but it's quite timid overall and the oak lacks richness and/or refined character. Not as toasty as it ought to be. None of the spice from the aroma comes through here. Certainly balanced and cohesive, but not quite gestalt.

Has good impressive depth of flavour, and above average duration of flavour. Average intensity of flavour for the style.

Complements the flavour profile well, but more in a general sense - not such that it feels custom-tailored specifically to the flavour profile.

Dr: Quite drinkable overall, but ultimately it's still a sipper. I'm really liking it, and I would be lucky to pick it up again. Age has probably done it well. It really nails the marshmallow, but I do want more character from the bourbon/barrel. I'd recommend it to friends, and it's definitely worth trying. Another incredibly tasty brew from Central Waters. Thanks for the beer, Duff27!

I had this side by side with Fifteen. Poured from the bomber into a goblet.

The beer pours a mahogany color with a layer of tan head. The smell of this one is a bit hot with some dark fruit and bourbon, but it's not as rich as the Fifteen. The taste is not overly sweet but it has nice notes of vanilla, bourbon, dark fruit, and perhaps some cherry. The finish is slightly bitter. I was surprised how hot this beer was considering the age. The body is just on the thin side with aggressive carbonation and a dry finish.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit but I liked the Fifteen more. The main difference is the smell. (617 characters)

Pours dark brown. Looks a bit murky but it could just be the color. Light beige head. Small bubbles. Dissipating head. Lots of brown sugar, roast and chocolate in the nose. Well blended bourbon character. Lots more good barrel character in the taste. Starts sweet but dries out well as the wood comes in. Solid roast and chocolate flavors. Smooth mouthfeel. Very good beer. (373 characters)

22oz. bomber into a Brooklyn Brewery snifter. Satin Solstice was one of my favorite Imperial Stouts so this one seems really promising. Shared with schen9303.

Pours a .5 finger dark mocha head that dissipates quickly into a thick ring sitting atop a pitch black brew. Legs are viscous and oily with good stick. No lace though. Average.

Nose is crazy delicious and aromatic. I can smell it as I'm pouring. Notes of sweet soy sauce, plum, prunes, raisin, chocolate, fudge, cocoa, brownie and all things sweet and dark in the world, tied together by waves of mellow booziness. Doesn't get much better than this.

Sweet soy sauce, plum, booze, molasses, chocolate, fudge, cocoa, and the slightest bit of roasted malt. Real sweet, fruity and chocolatey. Booze is still present but its dropped off significantly enough to reveal the complexities present in this beer. Finishes sweet and boozy with a chocolate, molasses and roasted malt finish. One of the best I've had.

Medium to full bodied with moderate to low carbonation. Oily, smooth and warm in the mouth and goes down with a bit of heat. Messy finish with a sticky, long, lingering aftertaste. Awesome.

I had high hopes for this beer when I learned it was BA Satin Solstice. It doesn't disappoint. From the outstanding aroma to the great, balanced complexity to the perfect mouthfeel, this beer impresses in every way. Definitely a must try. (1,401 characters)

A- Pours a dark brown that appears a pretty much opaque jet black in the glass with a thin mocha brown head that recedes to pretty much no head and doesn't leave a ton of lacing.

S- Lots of oak, some chocolate, and a hint of booze. Definitely a lot of oak dominating the nose and letting the barrel-aged presence known. Slightly above average aroma strength.

T- Again lots of oak, smooth chocolate that balances well with the oak, light lingering chocolate and oak on the finish. Overall a decent stout with some nice oak flavors that come out from the barrel.

O- This was a nice barrel-aged stout, however I was expecting a lot more from it. The base beer stout was decent and the barrel-aging gave it a nice oaky flavor however overall it wasn't anything that really blew me away. It was a nice BA stout that I enjoyed drinking, but I didn't get that much complexity out of it. I think I actually enjoyed the CW BB stout more since the bourbon gave it a little bit more sweetness and overall flavor. Overall I definitely enjoyed this and I would recommend trying it if given the chance but I would definitely not recommend giving up a lot to obtain it. The HF Genealogy of Morals we had before this was significantly better. (1,353 characters)

22 oz. bottle poured into Tulip glassA- Body is Jet black, opaque, head is a light tan, maybe half finger thick, retention only on sides of glass, a little lacingS- Oak, bourbon, vanilla sweetness, chocolate, slightly roasted, slightly boozyT- Similar to nose, oaky, some sweetness, but more chocolate, oakiness lingers for a little but surprisingly great milk chocolate flavor takes over on the finishM- Pretty diverse, Big, not huge body to start, some carbonation and alcohol, very smooth milk chocolate/slight bourbon finish, kind of wish there was a bigger feel/lingering flavorO- Oak and bourbon taste doesn't blast you in the mouth like some BA Stouts but the flavors are delicious, especially the chocolate, great beer. (732 characters)

(T)- Similar to the smell mostly. A bit chocolatey and with a subtle oaky caramel this time. Bits of raisin and vanilla too.

(M)- A good carbonation level. Its actually a touch thin in the mouthfeel for the style, but it helps its drinkability all the same.

(O)- A really good stout from a great, under-rated brewery. Well-balanced with a very harmonious taste and aroma despite a slightly thinner feel. Not ridiculously complex, but just an awesome stout that showcases the barrel aging very well. (752 characters)

Tap pour served in a snifter glass and enjoyed on 03/24/12 at the Central Waters tap takeover at the Local Option during Chicago craft beer week.

Appearance: The beer is a black color with a thick caramel-colored strip atop the glass when held up to light. Served with a thin beige-colored head that settles to a bubbly ring around glass. Minimal lacing and retention. 4/5

Taste: Complex! A lot more bourbon flavor upfront than the nose led on, but it's not really "boozy" -- just warming on the tongue. Behind the bourbon is sweet milk chocolate covered raisins, fudge and a smooth molasses-y backbone with brown sugar flavor in the finish. A little dry whiskey spice in the throat off the swallow. Marshmallow and a hint of almond on the midpalate. Hint of burnt oak too. There's a faint hoppiness in the finish. I love these kind of beers that are loaded with complex bourbon and stout flavors without the bourbon bite from the barrel-aging. 4.75/5

Mouthfeel: Usually Central Waters' great downfall has been the mouthfeel of their barrel-aged beers, which are notoriously thin-bodied -- but not this one! Full bodied, low carbonation. This beer is dry and modestly sweet. 5/5

Overall: A knockout barrel-aged beer from Central Waters that does not let down in the mouthfeel department. Central Waters should seriously consider re-brewing this, packaging it in four-packs and then distributing it. It is easily Central Waters' best beer, and comparable in quality to Hill Farmstead's Damon in my opinion.

Recommendation: If you ever see this tapped again, run -- don't walk -- to the brewpub and order a couple of glasses.

Pairings: Filet Mignon.

Cost: $7 for a 10 oz snifter pour at the bar, or $10 for a 22 oz (bomber) bottle. (1,930 characters)

I drank this at Matt's birthday tasting last night. Thanks for sharing this, CJ! I didn't think I'd see this

Very dark brown with reddish brown highlights, this looks nice. The nose is great. Coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, a big bourbon, oak and vanilla note and even a little bit of a raw oak aroma. The base stout isn't particularly roasty, but that seems to be a Central Waters characteristic, as neither their Satin Solstice or -bal imperial stout is particularly roasty. A mild booze character is present

The palate opens with a blend of chocolate, coffee and booze. Mildly flabby, mildly dull and muddled, this is yeasty, fruity, mildly vinous, especially in the way that the tannins and alcohol play off each other. Medium-full in body, medium-low in carbonation. Mildly roasty and boozy on the finish, this is decent stuff. (837 characters)

Beer pours a dark brown/nearly black with a tiny off-white head. Aroma is rather impressive, bourbon, oak, vanilla and a bit of roasty coffee all mix together nicely. The only thing keeping it from being a 5 is that there's a bit of alcohol in there. Flavor isn't quite as impressive as the nose however. It's a nice mix of bourbon, chocolate, oak and roast, but nothing really stands out here. It's a nice bourbon barrel stout, but not the best I've had. Mouthfeel is a bit thin for the style, but full bodied and nicely carbonated. Overall, this is a good beer, but doesn't really stand out among other similar beers. I like it, don't love it. (688 characters)

It pours a nice very dark brown color with just a ring of head and not much lacing. The smell has a bunch of powdered cocoa, deep dark malt that is semi roasty, some great bourbon cask in there as well. Some nice dark fruits in the nose and the taste as well. A little coffee in the taste along with the bourbon, malt, molasses, brown sugar, etc. the flavor lingers such a long time, it's quite remarkable! The mouthfeel is great and smooth, not much alcohol at all, and great long finish. Overall, a very nice beer! (558 characters)

A: Brown bordering on black with a deep reddish tinge near the edges. The head is half an inch of beige froth.

S: Nutty dark toffee in the nose with dark chocolate and vanilla. Cocoa and a little coconut with brown sugar and oak. Light roasted malt presence with strong bourbon aromatics. Smells a lot like a Barleywine.

T: A blend of toffee, dark chocolate, and caramel with a lower moderate bitterness. Bourbon is well integrated and there's a pretty great vanilla profile. Nutty notes blend with oak and roasted grains. Well hidden alcohol in the flavor.

M: Upper medium to lower full body with upper medium carbonation. The mouthfeel soft, silky, and creamy with alcohol warming.

Been looking forward to this one for awhile. Body is dark brown and pours a little watery. Medium-ish tan head, still lacking for a stout.

Good aroma with bourbon melting smoothly into the stout base. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the taste as the bourbon barrel character overwhelms the base stout. This fault seems to improve as it warms, though the bourbon is still overpowering overall. Wish the barrel was more an accent on the base than the predominant flavor.

bourbon first and foremost, but its well integrated into the sweet and dark roast stout flavors. some chocolate, hazelnut liqueur, a good amount of wood character brings in some earthiness and a lot of sweet molasses, caramel, and brown sugar. a lot of dark fruit as it warms with raisins, dates, dried candied fruits... excellent.

One qualm I've had with the couple CW barrel aged beers I've tried is their thin mouthfeel. This one does not suffer from that AT ALL. very thick and sticky mouthfeel with a nice lingering bourbon heat and sweetness.

tremendous. One of the best stouts I've had in quite some time. Would love for this to be readily available, but I'm just glad to have the opportunity to enjoy this on my birthday. very complex, balanced, and tasty. a monster of a beer and one that puts many of the "BIG BOYS" to shame. (1,168 characters)